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The character 货 (and its traditional form 貨) is a phono-semantic compound centered on commerce and material wealth. Its lower component is the radical 贝 (bèi), representing a cowrie shell, which links the character to ancient currency, trade, and valuable commodities. The upper component is 化 (huà, meaning to change or transform), providing the phonetic element while suggesting the exchange and circulation of goods. Originally denoting wealth or currency, its meaning evolved to primarily refer to commercial goods, merchandise, and freight, the physical commodities actively bought and sold.
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这货质量很好。
货物已经送到了。
这批货需要检查。
网上购物非常方便。
我们商店的货源很充足。
进口货物要办理清关手续。
这个供应商的出货速度很快。
期货市场的交易存在一定风险。